❓Ever wonder why something suddenly stops working in Chrome? Or something seems just a bit off? Or someone has a tool in Chrome that you don’t have? There’s a reason and it is time to update Chrome. 💙💚❤️💛 Look in the upper right corner of Chrome, do you see this image? If so, you should […]
Category: MPS Software
Software that has officially been approved by Minneapolis Public Schools.
Let’s Talk about Data Privacy…and AI
Tuesday, January 28 was National Data Privacy Day, and, it inspired our post this week! While we hear a lot about phishing, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and many other aspects of cybersecurity, there is a new field entering the conversation: AI. How does AI work with data? What privacy issues are important to be aware of? […]
👾 Digital Quiz Games for Your Classroom!
🧩 Introducing content? Need a study guide? Reviewing for a test? Just want to add some fun? Why not host a game? 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week we share 3 online quiz-style games that you can use immediately in your classroom. We also share a throwback blog post that highlights another game option. 👍 […]
Gaining Insight: Seesaw’s Reading Fluency Assessment Tool
Earlier this year, we introduced the exciting Reading Fluency Assessment feature within Seesaw, available to all MPS preK-5 teachers. This powerful tool provides valuable insights into student reading development. Let’s explore how to effectively use this feature in your classroom! What is Reading Fluency Assessment? This innovative tool within Seesaw’s Instruction and Insights platform allows teachers to […]
Technology Integration & Your Classroom!
2024 was a big year for educational technology (edtech). While we lost digital friends like Flipgrid and Jamboard, we made some new advances, and AI is everywhere. Magic School AI celebrated its first birthday and now has more than 3 million teachers and 1 million students using their platform, and our blog is closing in […]
☃️ Winter Would You Rather w/ Canva! ❄️
🧣It’s getting cold outside. Let’s warm up with a winter-themed Would You Rather! ☕️ 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week we share winter-themed Would You Rather presentations for elementary school, middle school, and high school. We also show you how to use Canva’s Magic Write and Bulk Create to generate your own custom slides while […]
🤖 NotebookLM as Your AI Assistant! 🎉
➡️ Welcome back! We’re so glad you are checking out the blog this week. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week we are introducing NotebookLM, another MPS-approved AI tool. 💻 Check it out below! 🚨 Notebook LM is Staff Only This tool is approved for staff only. It works on the teacher domain (@mpls.k12.mn.us) and not […]
💬 Communication: Google Chat
➡️ Hey there. We see you! Thanks for stopping by. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week Ben shares about Google Chat. ⤵️ Check it out below! And happy fall! (Photo Credit: Elise Niedermeier, MPS Design&Training) Google Chat The image to the right is the basics of how it works. This screenshot is from the top […]
🎉 Welcome Back 2024-2025 🎉
Here we go!!! From our team to you, we hope you have had an amazing start to the school year and are building relationships, rituals, and routines to be successful all year long! 🎒 On the blog this week we are highlighting some “Back to School” items that might be helpful with technology and for […]
Jamboard Sadness 😢 and Options 🙂
🚨 UPDATE (Oct. 2024) Figjam is NOT an option. They are not in compliance with the Minnesota Student Data Privacy Agreement. The two MPS-approved tools are: Please reach out to us if you want help with either of them. Ooh, just a few weeks left of the school year. Thanks for taking some time to visit the […]